--- title: "Sandile - McDonald's Collection 2011 (Holographic) [8/12] | Curiosa.com" description: "A Basic Fighting-type Pokémon card featuring Sandile, numbered 8/12 from the 2011 McDonald's Collection. The card features Ken Sugimori's official character ..." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Product", "name": "Sandile - McDonald's Collection 2011 (Holographic) [8/12]", "description": "A Basic Fighting-type Pokémon card featuring Sandile, numbered 8/12 from the 2011 McDonald's Collection. The card features Ken Sugimori's official character art and a distinct 'confetti' or 'sparkle' holofoil pattern across the illustration window, exclusive to this promotional set. 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The card features Ken Sugimori's official character art and a distinct 'confetti' or 'sparkle' holofoil pattern across the illustration window, exclusive to this promotional set. It has 70 HP and the attack 'Sand Tomb' for one Fighting and one Colorless energy, which deals 30 damage and prevents the Defending Pokémon from retreating. Compare with other trading cards in the archive: [Onix - XY Evolutions (Non-Holo Rare) \[88/108\]](https://curiosa.com/archive/trading-cards/pokemon-tcg-base-set-onix-card-shadowless), [Mewtwo Japanese Promo Collection (CoroCoro & Vending Series)](https://curiosa.com/archive/trading-cards/mewtwo-japanese-promo-collection-corocoro-vending-series), [Dark Charizard - Team Rocket Unlimited Rare \[21/82\]](https://curiosa.com/archive/trading-cards/dark-charizard-team-rocket-non-holo-2182). ## SET RELEASE & PRINT RUN Released in June 2011, this card was part of a 12-card promotional set distributed in McDonald's Happy Meals to celebrate the Black & White era of the Pokémon TCG. Unlike standard expansions, this was a 'mini-set' where every card featured a specific crosshatch or confetti holofoil finish. While ... Released in June 2011, this card was part of a 12-card promotional set distributed in McDonald's Happy Meals to celebrate the Black & White era of the Pokémon TCG. Unlike standard expansions, this was a 'mini-set' where every card featured a specific crosshatch or confetti holofoil finish. While Sandile is a common Pokémon, this specific holofoil version was only available during this limited-time promotional window. Read full story ## COLLECTOR INTEL 1 The 2011 McDonald's set was the first instance of a yearly tradition where McDonald's partnered with The Pokémon Company for exclusive TCG promotions. ## SCARCITY Average 55-70% Common Legendary Typical antique shop fare. Requires some searching but regularly available. This is where most genuine antiques fall. Rarity 4/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 155 trading cards items at rarity 4 or higher. ### Typical Characteristics - Standard antique shop items - Regularly available - Moderate collector interest ### AUTHENTICITY CONFIDENCE Very High (90% confidence) #### Confidence Factors - Correct confetti holofoil pattern for the 2011 McDonald's set - Accurate font and set numbering (8/12) - Appropriate edge wear for a card of this age [How does authenticity detection work?](/fake-art-detection) ## GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE Trading Card Market Analyst Card Specialist The card exhibits all technical indicators of the 2011 McDonald's set, including the correct holofoil texture and set identifiers, though the image resolution limits precise surface damage detection. ### KEY EVIDENCE - 1 Confetti holofoil pattern confirms McDonald's 2011 promotion - 2 Set list number 8/12 matches the Sandile entry for this specific set - 3 Card border, font kerning, and color saturation are consistent with genuine Black & White era prints ### WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY - → Provide a clear photo of the back of the card to check for whitening and surface scratches - → Examine the holofoil under direct light to check for 'silvering' on the front edges COLLECTOR GLOSSARY (2 terms) ## CONDITION & GRADE PSA 5-6 ### Grading breakdown Significant white chipping on the bottom right corner tip and right-side edge prevents a near-mint grade. Centering is approximately 60/40 favoring the left margin. ### Condition Visible whitening on the bottom right corner and right edge. The centering appears slightly heavy on the left border. Significant surface wear is obscured by lighting, but edge wear suggests a 'Played' or 'Lightly Played' designation. ## TRADING CARD MARKET VALUE $1 - $5 Updated: May 11, 2026 How we estimate value ### Who buys this Set completionists looking for the 2011 McDonald's subset and fans of the Unova region Pokémon. ### What increases value - • Holographic print quality (limited to this promotion) - • Condition of corners and edges - • Nostalgia for the 2011 promotional window ### What lowers value - • High population count of raw copies - • Visible corner wear significantly impacting grade and resale price ### What makes top-tier examples - • Gem Mint PSA 10 slabbed copies - • Zero 'silvering' on the front edges of the illustration window ### Grade & condition Centering, corner whitening, surface scuffing on the holofoil sticker, and edge silvering. ### Rarity & demand Average Moderate demand Sells quickly [Browse similar trading cards objects](/archive/trading-cards) For informational purposes only, not a formal appraisal. ## FROM THE CABINET OF [MO ](/cabinet/momofthecircus) [ ### Momofthecircus ](/cabinet/momofthecircus) The Connoisseur • 91 items [View Full Cabinet](/cabinet/momofthecircus) ### COMMENTS No comments yet. 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